Course Overview

    Overview

    What's Included

    Course Highlights

    Eligibility Criteria

    Benefits

    Who Can Take

    What Is Lean Manufacturing and Why It Matters in Sweden

    Your Route to Waste-Free Production

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    What's Included in Your Lean Manufacturing Training

    • One-day comprehensive course

    • 8 PDUs on completion of the training

    • Copy of course material and SME-prepared study guide

    • Lean manufacturing workbooks and process templates

    • Value Stream Mapping and 5S toolkits

    • Training slides and case study documents

    • Course completion certificate from Invensis Learning

    Key Highlight

    of the Lean Manufacturing Training Course

    Lean Manufacturing Training Eligibility

    Who Can Enroll?

    What You Gain from Lean Manufacturing Training

    Skills That Pay off on the Shop Floor

    Who Should Take Lean Manufacturing Training in Sweden?

    • Manufacturing Managers and Plant Managers

    • Production Supervisors and Team Leaders

    • Quality Engineers and Quality Managers

    • Industrial Engineers and Process Engineers

    • Supply Chain and Operations Professionals

    • Maintenance Engineers and TPM Coordinators

    • Professionals transitioning into Lean or process improvement roles

    • Continuous Improvement (CI) and Operational Excellence Specialists

    Lean Careers and Demand in Sweden

    In-Demand Across the Factory Floor

    Lean manufacturing skills are in strong demand across Sweden's industrial base, from Gothenburg's automotive hubs to Sodertalje's heavy-vehicle plants and the new battery and green-steel sites in the north. As employers automate to offset a structural shortage of technical talent, professionals who can eliminate waste, map value streams and lead Kaizen, skills built through Lean Manufacturing training, are increasingly valued. Roles range from production supervisor to manufacturing engineer, continuous improvement manager and plant manager, and here is what the market is telling us.

    Market Pressures Fuelling Lean Demand in Sweden

    Lean manufacturing turns these pressures into opportunity. Build the skills Swedish plants are hiring for and lead improvement where it counts. Start your journey today.

    Your Swedish Shop-Floor Transformation

    From Firefighting to Flow

    The Transformation Lean Delivers

    Sweden's manufacturers are automating and greening their operations under real cost and talent pressure, and they increasingly separate people who can improve production from people who only run it. Here is which side of that line Lean skills put you on.

    Sources: SalaryExpert/ERI, Paylab (Sweden) 2026; Business Sweden 2026.

    Module 2: Identifying and Eliminating Waste (MUDA, MURA, MURI)

    • Identifying the eight types of waste: Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Non-Utilised Talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion, and Extra Processing
    • Conducting waste walk exercises to assess current-state operations and prioritise improvement opportunities across production processes
    • Understanding the difference between MUDA (waste), MURA (unevenness), and MURI (overburden), and applying structured elimination strategies for each

    Module 3: Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

    • Creating current-state value stream maps to visualise the flow of materials and information across the production process
    • Analysing current-state maps to identify bottlenecks, excess inventory, non-value-added steps, and process cycle efficiency metrics
    • Designing future-state value stream maps and building improvement roadmaps to close the gap between current and desired production performance

    Module 4: 5S Workplace Organisation

    • Implementing the five steps of 5S: Sort (Seiri), Set in Order (Seiton), Shine (Seiso), Standardise (Seiketsu), and Sustain (Shitsuke)
    • Conducting 5S workplace assessments, scoring production areas, and identifying corrective actions to improve organisation and visual management
    • Building 5S sustaining mechanisms including audit schedules, visual controls, and standard work documentation to maintain workplace improvements

    Module 5: Just-in-Time (JIT) Production and Kanban

    • Understanding Just-in-Time production principles including Takt Time analysis, one-piece flow, and pull-based scheduling to reduce inventory and lead times
    • Designing and implementing Kanban pull systems to manage material flow, signal replenishment, and eliminate overproduction between production stages
    • Calculating Takt Time, cycle time, and process lead time to balance workload and design efficient production flows aligned with customer demand

    Module 6: Kaizen and Continuous Improvement Events

    • Understanding Kaizen philosophy, the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) improvement cycle, and the principles of rapid improvement event facilitation
    • Planning, facilitating, and following up on structured Kaizen events including team selection, problem scoping, root cause analysis, and countermeasure implementation
    • Building a Kaizen culture through daily improvement habits, idea management systems, and leadership behaviours that sustain continuous improvement momentum

    Module 7: Error-Proofing with Poka-Yoke and Jidoka

    • Understanding error-proofing principles and the difference between detection and prevention approaches to quality control in manufacturing processes
    • Designing and implementing Poka-Yoke (mistake-proofing) devices and mechanisms to eliminate defects at the source before they reach the next production stage
    • Applying Jidoka (autonomation) principles to enable machines and operators to detect abnormalities, stop production, and signal for corrective action automatically

    Module 8: Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and OEE

    • Understanding Total Productive Maintenance principles including the eight pillars of TPM and how TPM supports Lean production by eliminating equipment-related waste
    • Calculating Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) using Availability, Performance, and Quality components to measure and improve production asset performance
    • Implementing Autonomous Maintenance practices to involve operators in basic equipment care, inspection, and early defect detection to reduce unplanned downtime

    Module 9: Sustaining Lean and Building a Lean Culture

    • Developing Lean management systems including visual management, daily team meetings, tiered accountability processes, and leader standard work to sustain improvements
    • Measuring and tracking Lean progress using key performance indicators including lead time, first-pass yield, OEE, inventory turns, and on-time delivery
    • Building a long-term Lean transformation roadmap, engaging cross-functional teams, and developing internal Lean practitioner capability to drive ongoing operational excellence

    Course Curriculum

    of the Lean Manufacturing Training

    The Lean Manufacturing training curriculum in Sweden is structured across nine modules, taking learners from foundational Lean thinking and waste identification through to advanced production system design, error-proofing, and sustaining continuous improvement culture.

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    The Lean Skills You Will Master

    Practical Tools for the Shop Floor

    This one-day, hands-on programme covers the full Lean manufacturing toolkit, from Toyota Production System foundations to Kaizen. By the end you can identify waste, map value streams, apply 5S, design pull systems and lead improvement on the shop floor.

    Applying the Five Lean Principles

    You will learn to identify value, map the value stream, create flow, establish pull and pursue perfection, applying the five Lean principles that underpin the Toyota Production System to your own production environment.

    Spotting and Removing the Eight Wastes

    Recognise defects, overproduction, waiting, non-utilised talent, transport, inventory, motion and extra processing (DOWNTIME) on the shop floor, and quantify their cost to prioritise elimination.

    Value Stream Mapping

    Build current- and future-state maps, calculate takt time, locate the bottleneck and plan Kaizen bursts so materials and information flow with less lead time and inventory.

    5S and Visual Management

    Apply Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardise and Sustain, and use Andon, production boards and floor markings to make abnormalities visible and workplaces safer and more productive.

    Pull Systems, Kanban, JIT and TPM

    Design pull systems and size Kanban, understand Just-in-Time, and use Total Productive Maintenance and OEE (Availability x Performance x Quality) to lift equipment reliability and uptime.

    Standard Work, SMED and Kaizen

    Document standard work, cut changeover time with SMED, level production with Heijunka, mistake-proof with Poka Yoke, and lead continuous improvement through Kaizen and A3 problem solving.

    Lean Manufacturing Training Modes

    for Professionals and Teams

    We offer flexible training formats designed to suit different learning preferences, schedules, and professional goals. Whether you prefer self-paced learning or a structured, corporate, instructor-led experience, choose the option that best supports your skill development journey with the best Lean Manufacturing online training options.

    Lean Manufacturing Classroom Training

    • Instructor-led classroom sessions

    • Interactive discussions and group activities

    • Real-world examples and practical exercises

    • Structured learning with fixed schedules

    • Opportunities for peer networking and collaboration

    • Practise assessments and knowledge checks

    • Dedicated Q&A and concept clarification

    • Immediate trainer feedback and support

    Learn through face-to-face sessions led by experienced instructors in a collaborative classroom environment. This classroom Lean Manufacturing training in Sweden combines expert guidance, peer interaction, and hands-on activities to create an engaging learning experience.

    Best For: Learners who prefer in-person interaction, structured schedules, and collaborative learning experiences.

    Lean Manufacturing Corporate Group Training

    • Customised training aligned to organisational goals

    • Flexible delivery: onsite, virtual, hybrid, or blended

    • Scheduling tailored to business availability

    • Role-based examples and industry-relevant discussions

    • Progress tracking and learner assessments where applicable

    • Dedicated coordination and administrative support

    • Consistent learning experiences across teams

    • Scalable delivery for local, regional, or global workforces

    Designed for organisations in Sweden that want to build capabilities at scale, standardise Lean practices, and support workforce development through customised Lean Manufacturing training for companies.

    Best For: Organisations looking to upskill employees, address capability gaps, and deliver consistent training across teams.

    Lean Manufacturing Focused 1-to-1 Training

    • One-to-one instructor attention

    • Customised learning plans and objectives

    • Flexible scheduling based on availability

    • Personalized feedback and coaching

    • Additional focus on challenging topics

    • Targeted practise and revision support

    • Faster clarification of questions and concepts

    • Learning pace is adapted to individual needs

    Receive personalized instruction tailored to your goals, pace, and learning requirements through dedicated sessions from trusted Lean Manufacturing training company.

    Best For: Professionals seeking personalized guidance, accelerated learning, or focused support to achieve specific outcomes.

    Lean Manufacturing Live Virtual Training

    Lean Manufacturing Live Virtual Training

    Live online instructor-led sessions

    Interactive discussions and virtual activities

    Expert guidance from experienced trainers

    Practise assessments and revision support

    Dedicated Q&A sessions for concept clarification

    Fixed schedules for accountability and momentum

    Small batch sizes for personalized attention

    Access from any location with internet connectivity

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    SEK 3760

    Please Note: Attend fully interactive online sessions from anywhere while benefiting from real-time instructor guidance and collaborative learning experiences through virtual Lean Manufacturing training.

    Best For: Professionals seeking the flexibility of online learning without compromising on live instructor interaction.

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    Why Choose Invensis Learning in Sweden

    Trusted Worldwide by Teams

    Invensis Learning delivers practical, instructor-led Lean Manufacturing training for professionals and manufacturing teams across Sweden. Our programmes combine experienced, industry-seasoned trainers, hands-on Toyota Production System exercises, flexible delivery and organised courseware. As an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified training organisation with a global delivery network, we help individuals and plants build lasting Lean capability, whether you enrol on your own or train a whole production team.

    • Experienced, practitioner-led trainers with real manufacturing and Lean expertise
    • Flexible formats: online (live virtual), classroom and corporate on-site delivery
    • Hands-on exercises using Toyota Production System tools, not just theory
    • ISO 9001:2015 quality-managed and ISO 27001:2022 information-secure training
    • Structured courseware, templates and post-training learner support
    • Course completion record from Invensis Learning
    • Global delivery network supporting teams across Sweden and worldwide
    • Customised group programmes mapped to your plant's processes

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    Leaders in Training industry for 12+ years

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    Over 5000 five star reviews

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    Lean Manufacturing Training Locations in Sweden

    Instructor-led in-person Classroom training is available for group batches. All other public cohorts are delivered as Instructor-led Live Virtual. See available cohorts.

    Lean Manufacturing Training Location in Sweden

    Upper House, 25 Gothia Towers, Mässans gata 24, 402 26 Göteborg

    Lean Manufacturing Training Location in Sweden

    Grand Hôtel, Södra Blasieholmshamnen 8, 103 27 Stockholm

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    Upskill Your Workforce in Sweden

    • Tailored to your plant's real processes, wastes and improvement goals
    • Delivered on-site, live virtual or hybrid to fit shift patterns
    • Builds a shared Lean language across production, quality and maintenance
    • Hands-on waste walks and 5S exercises in your own facility
    • Flexible scheduling for small teams or whole departments
    • Dedicated coordination and post-training learner support
    • Scalable across multiple Swedish and global sites

    Trusted by Leading Enterprises in Sweden

    Volvo GroupScaniaSKFSandvikElectroluxAtlas Copco

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    Lean Manufacturing training is a practical, one-day course that teaches you to eliminate waste and improve flow in production, based on the Toyota Production System. You learn the five Lean principles, the eight wastes, 5S, value stream mapping, Kanban, TPM and Kaizen, and how to apply them on the shop floor.